Archives for November 2015

Many beginner cooks may not realize how tricky it can be to bake the perfect apple pie. Some say “its all in the crust.” But, using the wrong apple could also ruin your pie! Some apples just don’t hold up well for cooking. They may be too soft and mealy, for example. As well, a […]

The phrase ‘land of milk and honey’ is a idiomatic expression used today to refer to a place full of comfort and luxury. It is especially used to mean the expectation of such a place when reality does not actually deliver. We might say, “he came to America expecting a land of milk and honey.” […]

You have a pot of leftover stew on the stove. Should you let it cool down a bit before transferring it to a plastic container and putting it in the refrigerator? Or should you place it in the fridge as soon as possible, to get it cold more quickly. Can’t find your lids? Try Rubbermaid […]

The ancient Egyptians certainly did not have access to the vast array of foods we enjoy today. However, among ancient civilizations, Egypt had one of the most diverse and plentiful food supplies. Egypt was, in fact, often called “the breadbasket of the world.” Much of this dietary richness was made possible by the Nile River. […]

Will a Wine Aerator Turn Bad Wine into Fine Wine? Wine aerators are all the rage in wine accessories. Although when you store wine, you want to protect it from exposure to oxygen, once you’re ready to drink it, a little oxygen can help improve flavor and even texture. Letting Wine Breath When people let […]

Culinary school students expect to learn the basics of cooking, including such things as knife skills, different cooking methods, sauces, broths, seasoning, etc. You may ask, then, what will I learn in culinary school that I couldn’t learn on the job? Learning on the job means that you will learn the ways of the particular […]